US Bridges

Springs Road over Rappahannock River

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · Fauquier/Culpeper Cl · Structure no. 000000000007448

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springs Road over Rappahannock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springs Road over Rappahannock River in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSprings Road
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationFauquier/Culpeper Cl
RouteCounty Highway 802
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64852, -77.87199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2022)
Projected traffic2,536 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springs Road over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springs Road over Rappahannock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Springs Road over Rappahannock River carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springs Road over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Springs Road over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.